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 An update from the Search Committee
 'Juntos en el Camino' Some 70 clergy and lay leaders of Spanish-speaking congregations in the Diocese of Los Angeles gathered March 5 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul for a Spanish-language ministry fair, titled "Juntos en el Camino," or "People on the Way." Attendees took part in a number of plenary sessions, workshops and discussions on how best to minister to Latinos in their neighborhoods. Above: participants signal their approval of the fair. At left: The Rev. Jeffrey Clawson, priest-in-charge of St. Anselm's Church, Garden Grove, and the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija of St. Athanasius' Church, L.A., prepare tote bags for fair-goers.
 Scholars, partners honored at NYA event
At its annual scholarship dinner on March 4, Neighborhood Youth Association (NYA) celebrated the accomplishments of its students and honored its dedicated volunteers. Donors raised $40,000 to assist 24 scholars, continuing NYA's record of 100-percent college placement among graduating seniors for the past seven years. A matching grant from Bishop Jon Bruno will double all donor gifts up to $110,000 through June 1 in celebration of NYA's 110th year as an institution of the diocese. At top: Student masters of ceremonies Maria Diego and Daniel Juan present NYA's 2016 Community Partner Awards to Stuart Work, head of St. Matthew's School, and the Rev. Bruce Freeman, rector of St. Matthew's Church, Pacific Palisades in recognition of decades of generous support of and participation in NYA programs. Diego and Juan presented Volunteer Service Awards to Wendell Barner, president of NYA's board of trustees, and to Canon Robert Williams, managing trustee. Above left: Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool and retired fifth Bishop of Los Angeles Fred Borsch pause for a photo during the event's silent auction.
 A walk for interfaith cooperation Members of the Diocese of Los Angeles took part in an interfaith walk along Wilshire Boulevard in L.A., with the theme "In the Path of the Prophet Abraham," sponsored by the Institute for Religious Tolerance, Peace and Justice, on March 6. At top: Members of the Islamic Center of Hawthorne join the march, which began at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple and continued to St. Basil's Roman Catholic Church, continued to Immanuel Presbyterian Church and concluded at the  Islamic Center of Southern California (ICSC), with speakers and worship at each stop. Participating Episcopal Church members included Daniel Tamm, member of All Saints, Beverly Hills, and representative of Mayor Eric Garcetti, as well as Archdeacon Joanne Leslie, pictured above left with a member of ICSC; and Bishop Catherine Roskam, bishop-in-charge of St. James' in-the-City Church on Wilshire, pictured at left with Soraya Deen of the Muslim Women Speakers Movement.
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Teacher at St. Margaret's School, San Juan Capistrano, named among OC's top 25 educators
Ingrid Andrews, teacher at St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, has been named one of Orange County's top 25 teachers by Parenting OC magazine. The magazine wrote, "Through her 30+ year career, Mrs. Andrews has possessed a joy-filled deep commitment to a learning-through-play model for the youngest learners to best set them up for future academic and social success. She envisioned and built a one-of-a-kind outdoor science lab with live chickens, sustainable garden, artist's studio, library, symphony hall, theater and gym -- identified as a model for other schools by the California Outdoor Classroom Project. Andrews led the integration of large touchscreen tabletop devices in the preschool where students gather around the tabletops to interact with rich-media content, learning apps and games, and create and manipulate content. Her true love of children and their natural wonder, curiosity and creativity that has driven her steadfast commitment to providing an outstanding, developmentally-appropriate education for young children throughout her impeccable career. Andrews will retire at the end of the school year as one of the truly great teachers of Orange County and beyond."
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Easy Reader News (Hermosa Beach)
March 3, 2016
Local religious center hosts
diverse groups with Interfaith Café
A Muslim, a Buddhist and a Lutheran walk into a room. It may sound like the set-up to a joke, but it's also a pretty good description of an Interfaith Café held last Sunday at St. Cross Episcopal Church. The event, hosted by the South Coast Interfaith Council, brought about 70 people of varying religions to the Hermosa Beach church in an effort to break down barriers that exist among people separated by creed. Read more here.
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 Vatican astronomer to speak at Trinity, Santa Barbara
The Science and Religion Study Group of Trinity Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara, will present Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, speaking on "Big Bang Cosmology and Divine Creation: The New Physics and the Old Metaphysics" on Monday, April 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Consolmagno has been at the Vatican Observatory since 1993. His research explores connections between meteorites, asteroids, and the evolution of small solar system bodies; observing Kuiper Belt comets with the Vatican's 1.8 meter telescope in Arizona; and applying his measure of meteorite physical properties to understanding asteroid origins and structure. Along with more than 200 scientific publications, he is the author of a number of popular books, including Turn Left at Orion (with Dan Davis) and, most recently, Would You Baptize an Extraterrestial? (with Father Paul Mueller, SJ). He also has hosted science programs for BBC Radio 4, been interviewed in numerous documentary films, and appeared on The Colbert Report. In 2000, the small bodies nomenclature committee of the IAU named an asteroid, 4597 Consolmagno, in recognition of his work. In 2014 he received the Carl Sagan Medal from the American Astronomical Society Division for Planetary Sciences for excellence in public communication in planetary sciences. Following Consolmagno's talk there will be time for in-depth interaction with the speaker. The event is free; a free-will offering will be received. The Science and Religion Study Group was formed over five years ago and has consistently presented high level programs with speakers, both local and from out of the area, who focus on the interface of science and faith.  Canterbury Cup Golf Classic planned for April 9 St. Wilfrid of York Church, Huntington Beach, will hold its fourth annual Canterbury Cup Golf Classic, supporting Canterbury Irvine, the Episcopal campus ministry at UC Irvine, on Saturday, April 9 at the David L. Baker Golf Course in Fountain Valley. This year's tournament will have a shotgun start and a "scramble" format to streamline everyone's playing time. For more information please email to lukespak@yahoo.com or lstover@alum.pomona.edu.  Bike ride through Sonoma County will raise funds for homeless ministries The Church of the Incarnation in Santa Rosa, Calif., will hold a benefit bike ride, the Incarnation 100, on Saturday, June 11, beginning at 7 a.m. The event will benefit homeless services. Sonoma County is one of the world's top cycling destinations, and the event will feature three great routes that showcase the best the county has to offer. The money raised from the Incarnation 100 goes to support the three different homeless service organizations formed at the Church of the Incarnation. Incarnation 100 costs are $70 (45 mile route), $80 (100 km route), $90 (100 mile); includes ride t-shirt, multiple rest stops, and a gourmet meal at an after party with live music. Discounts available for group registrations of more than 10 people. Event jerseys also will be available for separate purchase. For information, click here. |
This week around the diocese ...
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FRIDAY - SATURDAY, MARCH 11 - 12
Lenten Series with Matthew Fox
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Information: Georgia Noble, gnoble@trinitysb.org or 805.965.7419
Tickets here
Theologian and educator the Rev. Matthew Fox speaking on "Gifts of the Christian Mystics for Our Times." Fox is the author of more than 30 books, including Original Blessing and The Coming of the Cosmic Christ. An Episcopal priest and former Roman Catholic priest, Fox has been renewing the ancient tradition of "Creation Spirituality", which is feminist, prophetic and committed to eco, social, and gender justice. At 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, he will speak and sign books; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 he will facilitate a small-group workshop. Both events are open to the public; tickets are available for $10 (Friday lecture) and $20 (Saturday workshop).
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Free Legal Clinic
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.583.2734 or aramirez@allsaints-pas.org
All Saints Church will hold a free legal clinic in Sweetland Hall. Assistance will be provided for housing; public benefits; family law; expungements; bankruptcy/consumer debt; and other issues. Bring papers related to the case. Those who need assistance and are unable to attend may call public counsel at 213.385.2977.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 10 a.m. 2 - p.m.
Girls Friendly Society 'Not So Quiet Day'
Trinity Episcopal Church
2400 N. Canal Street, Orange 92865
Information: Alex Jacobs, 714.323.5891
Registration here
Titled "Sign of the Times," the event will include a private tour of the "Icons in Transformation" art exhibit now in residence at Trinity; games and art activities; and a service project to benefit "A Window Between Worlds," a nonprofit organization dedicated to using art as a healing tool to for individuals and communities impacted by violence and trauma. Lunch and snacks will be provided; childcare will be available. Parents are asked to accompany participating girls under age 8. For information, call Alex Jacobs at 714.323.5891. There is no charge, but registration is requested as soon as possible.
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 7 p.m.
Theology and Spirituality of Orthodox Icons
Trinity Episcopal Church
2400 North Canal Street, Orange 92865
Information: 714.637.1390
Lecturer: Dr. Eve Tibbs, adjunct assistant professor of systematic theology, Fuller Theological Seminary. A companion event to Icons in Transformation, a 120-piece exhibit featuring the works of Russian-born artist Ludmila Pawlowska. The exhibit and a series of performance and lecture events presents the mystery and spiritual power of the icon transformed into modern masterworks, and highlights traditional Russian icons as the source of inspiration. A service of Compline will precede each event at 6:30 p.m. For a full schedule click here.
TUESDAY, March 15, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Versed: Silver & Gold - 'Pieces of Silver'
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: Chris Tumilty, ctumilty@ladiocese.org or 213.482.2040, ext. 211
Registration here
Imagine the living Bible. Imagine the tax collectors, the money changers, the jingling purses of Roman coin. What is money? What is its place in our lives? The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites young adults (ages 21 - 31), clergy and lay, to explore the human nature of the Bible in "Versed," a four-week series of discussions led by Bishop Jon Bruno, Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, and guest presenters on Tuesday evenings in Lent. Together they will eat dinner, listen, learn, and reflect on the bishops' and presenters' teachings as they become well "versed" in the scriptures. Cost of $40 for the series (negotiable) covers dinner. March 8 topic: "Pieces of Silver." Guest presenter.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Called to the Wall
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: jenniferhughes1969@gmail.com
The fifth annual Lenten Via Crucis pilgrimage to the U.S./Mexico border in support of immigrants will begin at the Cathedral Center and make three stops before arriving at the border for a final procession along the beach, ending with Eucharist at the wall between California and Mexico. The theme for this year is Uniendo Nuestras Familias, "Uniting Our Families." For more information, see the Episcopal News article here.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 4 p.m.
Renewal of Ministry: Institution of Paula Vukmanic
St. Francis' Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274
Information: 310.375.4617
Bishop J. Jon Bruno will institute the Very Rev Paula Vukmanic as the fifth rector of St. Francis' Church. A reception will follow the service; childcare will be available. Clergy: cassock, surplice, red stole.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 4 p.m.
Jazz Vespers
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.3754617 or www.stfrancispalosverdes.org
The traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer will use jazz as its musical language. Musicians will lead the congregation in contemplation with familiar tunes, followed by an informal time of fellowship. Jazz Vespers services will be offered the second Sunday of every month. Donations are welcome.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or saintjamesla.org
Choir of St. James', James Buonemani, director. Followed by an organ recital (see listing below).
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 6 p.m.
Recital: Jaebon Hwang (South Korea), organ
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or saintjamesla.org
There is no charge.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Choir Concert
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park 91377
Information: 818.991.4797 or tcote.org
A new chamber choir will offer music appropriate to the season of Lent. A reception to meet the artists will follow the recital. Admission is free; donations will be gladly accepted.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica for Lent
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Choral Eucharist with All Saints' Choir Schola performing Orlando Lassus' Missa Super "Mon Coeur se recommande ŕ vous" and Tristis est anima mea
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 4 p.m.
Palm Sunday Concert
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Sreet, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562. 420.1311
The Chancel Choir will presents a concert of music to help prepare for Holy Week.
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 4 p.m.
Ninth Annual Women's Evensong Invitational
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016
Evensong in Lent will be sung by the women of the St. Luke's Choir and guest singers, including the trio from Magnificat by J.S. Bach and the premiere of a new Preces and Responses by Kent Bennett Jones, director of music at St. Luke's.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 7:30 p.m.
A Service in the style of Taizé
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Led by Parish Choir in the intimate setting of All Saints' Chapel.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 7:30 p.m.
Holy Week: Tenebrae
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Featuring the Our Saviour Choir and guests, directed by Canon Philip Smith.
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The worship services or events listed here occur on a regular basis; weekly or monthly. Note that some are suspended on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Holy Week. Please check with individual churches for exceptions to the regular schedule.
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